Yves Weinand

Expertise Geometry processing, architectural design explorations, Computer-Aided Design (CAD)Computational methods for complex joinery 3D modeling and digital fabricationExperimental tests and mechanical characterization of timber connectionsComputer-Aided Engineering (CAE)Fundamental developments in structural mechanicsRobotic timber constructionAugmented reality and AI-informed craftTimber construction logistics Expertise Geometry processing, architectural design explorations, Computer-Aided Design (CAD)Computational methods for complex joinery 3D modeling and digital fabricationExperimental tests and mechanical characterization of timber connectionsComputer-Aided Engineering (CAE)Fundamental developments in structural mechanicsRobotic timber constructionAugmented reality and AI-informed craftTimber construction logistics Teaching & PhD PhD Students Damien Lambert Alain Félicien Gilliard Past EPFL PhD Students Johannes Natterer, Hans Ulrich Buri, Ivo Stotz, Gilles Gouaty, François Marie Alain Demoures, Markus Hudert, Benjamin Hahn, Seyed Sina Nabaei, Christopher Robeller, Stéphane Nicolas Roche, Andrea Stitic, Anh Chi Nguyen, Julien Gamerro, Aryan Rezaei Rad, Petras Vestartas, Nicolas Rogeau, Andrea Settimi Courses Introduction to computational architecture AR-327 This course introduces the students to text programming practice in 3D modeling (Rhinoceros3D). The main objective of the course is to develop a computational mindset to maximize the use of efficient digital tools in architectural design. Studio BA5 (Weinand) AR-301(h) The Weinand studio presents a design approach centred on material experimentation and prototyping. They focus on three materials: timber, grasses, and earth. At IBOIS, a wealth of experience shapes their exploration into prototypes bridging the divide between architectural concepts and built reality Studio MA1 (Weinand) AR-401(h) The Weinand studio presents a design approach centered on material experimentation and prototyping. They focus on three materials: timber, grass, and earth. At IBOIS, a wealth of experience shapes their exploration into prototypes, bridging the divide between architectural concepts and built Awards Grand prix d'architecture de Wallonie for the Vidy theater 2019 Distinction bois 2019 for the Vaud Parliament building 2019 Regional Mention of the Lignum Prize for the Vidy theater 2018 Medal for Research and Technique Académie d'architecture de France 2017 Grand prix d'architecture de Wallonie for the public project "Victor Java" 2012 Mention prix d'architecture de Wallonie for the pedestrian bridge Burg Reuland 2012 Prix Lignum - Mention Région Ouest 2018 French Academy of Architecture silver medal 2017